Together for Heart Health: Community Collaboration Fuels PVCR Success
The Pembina Valley Cardiac Rehabilitation (PVCR) program is now being offered to people recovering from a heart event or procedure.
The program is celebrating 5 years of services and its 25th cohort this June, 2026!
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is an education and exercise program designed to support recovery after heart disease, heart surgery, or a heart attack. Participants learn skills for long-term heart health through:
- regular supervised exercise
- heart-healthy nutrition
- medication management
- stress management
- lifestyle education and counselling
Each group aims to help 10-12 people recover from a heart event or procedure. Cardiac rehabilitation can help you feel better, reduce your risk of another cardiac event, be stronger, and resume normal activities with renewed energy.
The PVCR healthcare team helps clients manage symptoms and develop confidence in making healthy lifestyle changes through exercise and routine physical activity.
Throughout the program, our kinesiologist will monitor your exercise program and provide feedback and encouragement regarding your lifestyle goals.
If you have experienced a heart event or procedure or have a heart condition, ask your primary care provider about receiving a referral to the PVCR program. Patients may also self-refer. The PVCR program consists of two weekly sessions (2 hours each) for six weeks. Cost is only $50 and our facilities and programs are accessible and safe.
Our expert cardiac rehab team will ensure that your experience in our program is designed to meet your individual needs so that you can live your best life and get back to doing the things that you enjoy.